ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of ST RTE 16 · Structure no. M120014DXDOTNBI
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 720 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,248
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 64,248 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,454 by 2032. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River carry?
About 64,248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Fellsway over Water Mystic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.